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Top 1% podcaster and high-performance coach Shawn French (@TheDeterminedSociety) joins Cypherpunk'd to demolish the myths of overnight success and external validation. In this deep and raw conversation, Shawn shares his story of having a "full-blown identity crisis" after his D1 baseball career at LSU ended, and how he rebuilt his life by fixing himself first. He reveals the moment his mindset shifted—by changing his alarm clock from "Wake up, bitch" to "I love you, Sean." We explore the parallels between his journey and the core principles of Bitcoin, discussing "proof of work" as a life philosophy, the power of delaying gratification (the marshmallow test), and why fiat currencies are designed to fail. If you've ever tied your identity to a job, a follower count, or a blue checkmark, this episode is a must-watch. GUEST: Shawn French: Host of The Determined Society Podcast TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 The Identity Crisis of an Athlete 3:45 Social Media & The Trap of External Validation 7:10 Why "Balance" is a Lie 10:15 The 10-Year Lie: Success Isn't 90 Days 14:20 What is Bitcoin? Explaining "Proof of Work" 18:00 Fiat Currency, Inflation & The Housing Crisis 21:30 How to Invest in Bitcoin (Satoshis) 24:00 From "Wake Up, Bitch" to "I Love You, Sean" 28:40 The Lie of Mainstream Culture 32:00 Fixing Yourself First: "I Needed to Fix Me"  Bitcoin resources mentioned: - The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous - The Big Print by Larry Lepard - Broken Money by Lyn Alden - Nakamoto Institute: nakamotoinstitute(dot)org #Bitcoin #Podcast #SeanFrench #PersonalDevelopment #Crypto #ProofOfWork #IdentityCrisis #Success #Entrepreneurship

He traded through 9/11, 2008, and COVID — now Bob Iaccino is breaking his silence. In this explosive episode of Cypherpunk’d, Bob — a veteran trader, CNBC/Bloomberg commentator, and co-author of *The Unfiltered Investor* — reveals what really happens behind the curtain of global markets. We cover: * The chaos of the CME trading pits and life lessons from a $70K mistake * The death of old-school Wall Street and rise of algorithmic AI trading * Bitcoin vs. Gold, open-source money, and why the “system” fears decentralization * Government overreach, lockdown economics, and how the Fed broke capitalism * What “personal responsibility” means in a world built on bailouts and blame "Everything that can’t go to zero… can.” “Bitcoin is either going to a million or zero.” 🎙️ Host: @MattyIceSensei— Founder, Cypherpunk’d 👤 Guest: Bob Iaccino (@Bob_Iaccino) — Trader, Strategist, Co-Author of The Unfiltered Investor Subscribe for more deep, unscripted conversations about money, power, and freedom. #Bitcoin #Finance #WallStreet #CryptoPodcast #Cypherpunkd #Markets #Freedom

Former Congressman Chris Collins sits down for an explosive tell-all about being Trump's first congressional endorser, surviving federal prison during COVID, receiving a presidential pardon, and his 2025 political comeback in Florida's 19th district. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Collins reveals: • Why he was the ONLY congressman standing by Trump after the Access Hollywood tapes • The inside story of his insider trading case and how prosecutors used his son as leverage • What it was like sitting to Trump's left in the Roosevelt Room and Oval Office • His three weeks in solitary confinement during COVID (and how Trump's pardon likely saved his life) • Behind-the-scenes stories from Trump's first term that have never been told • His thoughts on congressional stock trading and the Pelosi portfolio phenomenon • Why he's running again to rejoin Trump's inner circle From mechanical engineer to serial entrepreneur, from county executive to four-term congressman, from federal prison to presidential pardon—this is one of the most remarkable American political stories you'll hear. 📖 Collins' memoir drops December 16th, 2025 🎙️ Cypherpunk'd explores money's history, crypto's future, and Web3's role in advancing human rights, freedom, and digital liberty.

Dr. Shawn Baker was a decorated orthopedic surgeon and elite athlete who discovered something the medical system didn't want him to share: his patients were healing WITHOUT surgery just by changing their diet. When he tried to help them avoid operations through nutrition, the hospital system came after him with a sham investigation that cost him three years of his career. In this explosive conversation, Dr. Baker reveals: • How the pharmaceutical industry turned doctors into "subcontractors" • Why disease management replaced actual healing in American healthcare • His experience as a trauma surgeon in Afghanistan treating horrific war injuries • The real science behind the carnivore diet and human evolution • Why the World Health Organization's red meat cancer claims are propaganda funded by Bill Gates • How he was banned from social media for questioning COVID vaccine mandates • The connection between chronic disease and the processed food industry • Why one in four Americans now suffer from mental health issues • His vision for reclaiming personal health sovereignty Dr. Baker is the author of "The Carnivore Diet" and founder of Revero, a company helping patients reverse metabolic disease through nutrition. He's been labeled the #1 "misinfluencer" in the world by the Eat Lancet Commission for challenging mainstream nutritional dogma. This isn't just about diet—it's about taking back control from corrupt centralized systems that profit from keeping you sick and dependent. 🔗 Follow Dr. Shawn Baker: @SBakerMD 🔗 Learn more about Revero 🔗 Get "The Carnivore Diet" Book Topics: carnivore diet, health sovereignty, medical system corruption, nutrition science, metabolic disease, diabetes reversal, Big Pharma, COVID censorship, regenerative agriculture, chronic disease, personal empowerment #CarnivoreDiet #HealthSovereignty #MedicalCorruption #ShawnBaker #Nutrition #BigPharma #MetabolicHealth

Tom Luongo drops nuclear truth bombs about the Federal Reserve, LIBOR, and how the City of London secretly controlled American monetary policy for decades. This isn't your typical Fed discussion. 🔥 KEY TOPICS COVERED: How 18 European banks (LIBOR panel) set U.S. interest rates from 1968-2022 Why Jerome Powell is actually the hero, not the villain The creation of SOFR and America's "financial independence day" Bitcoin's birth during maximum Fed dollar destruction What happened in 1971 and why it matters today The real reason housing became unaffordable Trump & Powell's coordinated strategy to reform the Fed Why Charlie Kirk's assassination signals we're in a civil war The vampire globalist class vs. middle-class sovereignty Gold, Bitcoin, and the future of hard money Tom Luongo is a former chemist turned geopolitical analyst and publisher of Gold, Goats, and Guns. He's one of the most unfiltered voices connecting monetary policy, power structures, and the fight for American sovereignty. ⚠️ WARNING: This episode contains explicit language and politically incorrect analysis. Not for the faint of heart. Tom's Work: Gold Goats 'n Guns Twitter/X: @TFL1728 Patreon: /goldgoatsnguns⁠ If you believe in hard money, individual sovereignty, and understanding how the game is really played, subscribe and hit the notification bell. #FederalReserve #Bitcoin #LIBOR #GeopoliticalAnalysis #MonetaryPolicy #JeromePowell #Gold #SOFR #Trump #HardMoney #Crypto #DollarSystem

Millions are discovering their bank accounts can vanish with no warning, no explanation, no recourse. In this Cypherpunk’d interview, Jorge Jraissati (@JraissatiJorge), President of @Econ_Inclusion, breaks down debanking, the Bank Secrecy Act, FATF’s tipping off rules, and the real world cost of financial surveillance. We cover what is happening, why it matters, and practical steps to protect financial freedom and inclusion. What you will learn: • What debanking is and how businesses and individuals get cut off from financial services • Why banks often cannot tell you why accounts are closed • The role of the Bank Secrecy Act and FATF recommendations in financial surveillance • The scale and cost of AML compliance and why results lag • How Bitcoin and open networks can serve as financial resiliency tools • Policy fixes that add transparency, due process, and objective standards Key terms for search: debanking, financial surveillance, Bank Secrecy Act, FATF, AML, account closure, financial inclusion, Bitcoin, crypto policy, Reason magazine, due process, transparency in banking, compliance costs Connect: Guest X: @JraissatiJorge Org: @Econ_Inclusion Subscribe to Cypherpunk’d for weekly conversations on money history, crypto’s future, and digital liberty.

In this explosive episode of Cypherpunk’d, Florida House District 77 candidate Michael Thompson opens up about the fight for freedom, the dangers of censorship, and why he believes politics today is no longer left vs right — it’s good vs evil. Thompson, former Lee County GOP chair and real estate innovator, dives into: * The war on free speech and political persecution across the world * Why Bitcoin and blockchain matter for financial freedom and election integrity * Real stories of corruption in the U.S., Germany, Brazil, and beyond * The personal cost of speaking out and why he refuses to stay silent * How grassroots conservatism and crypto adoption could change Florida forever He doesn’t just talk about it — he’s building it. From tokenizing real estate to fighting Big Pharma, Thompson is bringing innovation and conviction to the political frontlines. 🔥 Subscribe for more interviews at the intersection of Bitcoin, politics, and freedom.

In this episode of Cypherpunk'd, we sit down with the legendary Knut Svanholm–Bitcoin philosopher, former sea captain, and the mind behind the iconic "Everything Divided by 21 Million" meme.  We explore the unbelievable, almost accidental origin story of how a single sentence he couldn't be bothered to proofread became a global Bitcoin anthem, tattooed on bodies and championed by figures like Michael Saylor. Knut reveals his journey from captaining tall ships and fronting a viral grunge rock band on The Pirate Bay to becoming a leading voice for Bitcoin sovereignty.  He shares his controversial view that Bitcoin isn't a cult but rather an escape from the "fiat cult" that requires blind belief.  We also get the inside story on why he was blocked by crypto pioneer Andreas Antonopoulos. Join us as we discuss absolute scarcity, digital liberty, and what happens to a philosopher when his mission is finally accomplished. #KnutSvanholm #Bitcoin #Cypherpunkt #Crypto #Web3 #DigitalLiberty #AndreasAntonopoulos #MichaelSaylor

CJ Konstantinos, 10-year Bitcoin veteran and founder of People's Reserve, breaks down how broken money creates social violence and why Bitcoin is humanity's only escape from the $37 trillion debt spiral destroying America. CJK connects the dots between a broken monetary system and the social decay and violence we're witnessing today, including the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. He explains his core thesis of Bitcoin as "engineered money"—a technological upgrade to gold—and how it serves as a "truth machine" in a world of lies. He also shares his personal story of losing millions by selling 100 BTC for a house and how his company, Peoples' Reserve, is building the tools for a new financial system where that never has to happen again. In this explosive conversation, CJ explains: • Why the difference between "money" and "currency" determines social stability • How the Federal Reserve's impossible position leads to inevitable economic collapse   • Why Bitcoin is "engineered money" - superior to gold and all previous forms of money • The shocking truth about inflation data manipulation and GDP lies • How People's Reserve lets you borrow against Bitcoin without liquidation risk • Why a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could save America from financial ruin • The biblical principles behind sound money and honest weights CJ also shares his controversial takes on 9/11, the spiritual warfare behind current events, and why he believes truth-seeking leads to both Bitcoin and Christianity. Connect with CJ: Twitter: @CJKonstantinos People's Reserve: @PeoplesReserve

Ever wonder how you can get into the profitable world of Bitcoin mining without the operational headaches? In this special episode, we flip the script. Matty and John Michael Drew of Curated Mining sit down with artist Tony Torres to give a complete masterclass on their white-glove Bitcoin mining partnership model. We break down exactly how we partner with investors to build, manage, and scale profitable Bitcoin mining operations through custom LLCs. Learn about the huge information asymmetry in the mining industry and how our decade of experience helps our partners leapfrog costly mistakes. From securing the best hardware and cheapest power to navigating tax benefits and geopolitical risk, this is the definitive guide for anyone looking to diversify their portfolio into this explosive new asset class. #BitcoinMining #PassiveIncome #Investing #Bitcoin #Crypto #WealthBuilding

Michael Moro, former CEO of Genesis Trading and current Chief Strategy Officer at INX, takes us inside Bitcoin's early institutional days when anarchists showed up with suitcases full of cash and nobody trusted regulated brokers. From witnessing Bitcoin's rise from $100 to $1,300 in 2013, to surviving the Mt. Gox collapse that nearly killed crypto, Michael shares untold stories from the trenches of building the first institutional Bitcoin trading desk. In this raw conversation, we explore: • The Wild West era when cypherpunks refused KYC and brought briefcases of money • How Mt. Gox losing 850,000 Bitcoin almost ended everything • Why the 2014-2015 crypto winter was harder than any crash • The rise and fall of institutional crypto lending • How tokenized securities and RWAs will transform traditional finance • The dramatic shift from anti-crypto to pro-crypto regulation under the new administration Michael breaks down the evolution from Silk Road days to Wall Street adoption, revealing why Bitcoin's resilience after every "death" convinced early builders this technology was unstoppable. A must-watch for anyone wanting to understand how we got from basement anarchists to BlackRock Bitcoin ETFs.

In this episode of Cypherpunk’d, we sit down with Reilly Combs, Executive Bitcoin Advisor at Bitcoin Well Infinity, to talk about: * Growing up with friends from Venezuela and witnessing currency collapse firsthand * Why Alex Gladstein’s call to check your financial privilege hits hard in the U.S. and G7 nations * The difference between swiping Apple Pay in America and surviving hyperinflation in South America * How Bitcoin is the easiest *orange pill* for people who’ve lost savings multiple times * Why non-custodial, relationship-driven adoption matters for high net worth individuals, family offices, and everyday people alike From Culver Military Academy to startup trenches to Bitcoin OTC desks, Reilly's story is a bridge between traditional finance and the decentralized future. If you care about freedom, sovereignty, and the next wave of Bitcoin adoption — this conversation will hit you where it counts. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews on money, crypto, and Web3’s fight for privacy & freedom. #Bitcoin #Cypherpunk #Hyperinflation #FinancialFreedom

Welcome back to Cypherpunk'd! In this explosive episode, we sit down with B.J. Dichter—author of "Honking for Freedom," journalist, and former spokesman for Canada's Freedom Convoy.   B.J. dives deep into the weaponization of financial systems, the urgent need for a separation of money and state, and how his experience on the front lines of the Freedom Convoy revealed the dark underbelly of government power.   We explore the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence, dissecting the political biases of models like Grok, Gemini, and ChatGPT. B.J. shares his provocative theory that alternative media has become just as captured and unreliable as the mainstream press, and we debate the influence of figures like Joe Rogan and the philosophical threat of postmodernism.   Finally, we tackle the geopolitical powder keg: from the truth behind the Afghanistan withdrawal to the rise of the Red-Green alliance and the silent start of World War III. This is a conversation you don't want to miss.   🔗 Find B.J. Dichter here:   Book - Honking for Freedom   X (Twitter): @BJdichter   ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:   0:00 - Intro: Who is B.J. Dichter? 3:15 - AI Wars: Grok vs. Gemini & The Problem with "Truth" 9:40 - Is Critical Thinking Dead? The Postmodern Threat 15:20 - The Joe Rogan Effect: Hero or Problematic Platform? 22:00 - SHOCKING CLAIM: Alternative Media is Captured 31:10 - Geopolitics: The Truth About Afghanistan & U.S. Retrenchment 45:05 - World War III Has Already Begun: The Global Culture War 58:10 - The Real Threat to The West Nobody is Talking About   ✅ Subscribe to Cypherpunk'd for more content on crypto, freedom, and human rights!   #FreedomConvoy #BJDichter #ArtificialIntelligence #MediaBias #JoeRogan #Geopolitics #Postmodernism #Bitcoin  

Paul Tarantino, CEO of ByteFederal, shares his incredible journey from traditional finance executive to Bitcoin evangelist. After years at UBS and a 140-year-old trust company, Paul became the "water cooler Bitcoin preacher" - until compliance came calling.  In this revealing conversation, Paul explains: • Why he told clients he was "irresponsibly long Bitcoin"  • How his clients' Bitcoin positions grew from 1% to 30% of portfolios • The compliance confrontation that ended his TradFi career • How ByteFederal went from friends & family money to $104M in sales • Why "people get Bitcoin at the price they deserve" • The simple truth: "All you have to do is click buy" Paul breaks down the inflation crisis, why the 60/40 portfolio is dead, and how Bitcoin offers the only escape from monetary debasement. He shares stories of clients turning $30/day into over $1 million and explains why this is the first time in history retail beat Wall Street to a top-performing asset. ByteFederal operates 1,400+ Bitcoin ATMs across 42 states and is building the future of Bitcoin adoption with their "Go Bank Yourself" mission.

Ever wondered what REALLY goes on behind the scenes in the crypto world with exchanges and market makers? In this eye-opening final episode of our series on Qui Network, we sit down with Dr. K, CTO and co-founder, to expose the shocking realities of exchange listings, the "unethical" incentives driving them, and the insane costs projects face. But it's not all bad news! Dr. K also shares Quai Network's ambitious roadmap to reach a BILLION users in just 18 months and their revolutionary vision for a truly decentralized, censorship-resistant "moral" money system. We delve into their adoption strategies, including targeting hyperinflation-stricken regions like Argentina and Nigeria, and innovative solutions like the Kipper tipping system on X (formerly Twitter) designed to empower content creators. Hear the unfiltered truth about: - The "shit show" state of crypto exchange participation. - Extractive practices and misaligned incentives in exchange deals (FDV explained). - The controversy surrounding market maker loan call structures. - Qui Network's unique approach to exchange listings and market makers. - Their ambitious goal of onboarding a billion users. - Strategies for adoption in countries facing hyperinflation. - The Kipper Chrome extension and its potential to disrupt social media monetization. - Building a decentralized, censorship-resistant financial system. - The powerful mission to separate money from the state. Don't miss this deep dive into the underbelly of crypto and the groundbreaking solutions Qui Network is building.  Subscribe for more insider perspectives on the future of crypto!

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Cypherpunk, Quai Network's CTO Dr. K directly addresses every major criticism and FUD surrounding the project. From centralization claims to tokenomics debates, he holds nothing back in this comprehensive response to critics. 🔥 ADDRESSING THE FUD: Why proof-of-work isn't "archaic" - it's the only scalable solution The truth behind "node wrangler" early mining controversy KYC requirements explained: legal realities vs. idealistic wishes Tokenomics transparency: why pre-mines aren't always unfair The ONE equation that defines Quai's entire revolutionary system Why "fairness" is a dangerous myth in crypto Dr. K breaks down the harsh realities of building decentralized infrastructure, sharing brutal lessons learned from testnets, community management, and dealing with market makers. He explains why Quai went against mainstream crypto consensus and why most projects are building on fundamentally flawed assumptions. This isn't PR spin - it's an unvarnished look at what it really takes to build revolutionary blockchain technology. ⚡ KEY INSIGHTS: Why 99% of crypto tokens are unnecessary The brutal truth about VCs, market makers, and exchanges How to structure token deals like equity options Why effectiveness matters more than "fairness" Lessons every crypto founder needs to know #QuaiNetwork #ProofOfWork #Cryptocurrency #Blockchain #CryptoPodcast #Decentralization #FUD

In this explosive episode of Cypherpunk’d, we sit down with Dr. K, CTO of Quai Network, to uncover a breakthrough that could redefine blockchain, economics, and money itself. From dismantling Vitalik’s blockchain trilemma to building a system that mirrors a grand unified theory of physics, Dr. K reveals how his team solved scaling in a way no one else dared to attempt. We dig into PoEM (Proof of Entropy Minima), multi-way graphs, causal invariance, and why Chi—Quai’s energy-based currency—is designed not to replace Bitcoin, but the U.S. dollar itself. Along the way, we dive into macroeconomics, thermoeconomics, and how tying money to physics could create the first truly decentralized, stable, censorship-resistant unit of account. Whether you’re a Bitcoiner, an Ethereum dev, or a skeptic, this is one conversation you can’t afford to miss. Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction & context 2:30 — Why the trilemma misses the mark 7:55 — PoEM and instant consensus 13:40 — Scaling without limits 19:20 — Physics and causal invariance 24:50 — Chi: energy-based money 35:10 — Replacing dollars, not Bitcoin 47:20 — Decentralization without compromise 1:05:00 — The vision for global scale Guests & Mentions: @DrK @QuaiNetwork @WolframResearch #Bitcoin #Blockchain #Web3 #DeFi #Crypto #Physics #GrandUnifiedTheory #PoEM #Thermoeconomics #Cypherpunk  

In our latest interview, Dr. K @mechanikalk from @QuaiNetwork sits down with @MattyIceSensei and explains how Gresham's Law creates a fatal paradox: Bitcoin is TOO GOOD as money, so people hoard it instead of spending it. 70% of crypto transactions happen in stablecoins - not BTC or ETH. That's not adoption, that's dependency on fiat systems. Even if Lightning could do 50k TPS tomorrow, there's still the core problem: would YOU sign an employment contract paying 2 BTC/year with no dollar reference? Probably not. And that's exactly the issue. The solution?  Tune in to find out.

What if everything you know about blockchain scaling is wrong? What if proof-of-work could outperform proof-of-stake at massive scale while maintaining true decentralization? In Episode 2 of our Quai Network deep dive, CTO Dr. K breaks down their revolutionary PoEM (Proof of Entropy Minima) consensus mechanism - a next-generation proof-of-work algorithm that eliminates selfish mining, enables instant finality, and scales to 100,000+ TPS through merge mining and sharding. We explore: Why proof-of-work is the ONLY way to truly scale (controversial take) How PoEM solves Bitcoin's selfish mining problem The genius of merge mining across Prime, Region, and Zone chains Why their approach could replace Visa/MasterCard GPU mining vs ASIC centralization Building circular economies without fiat on-ramps   This isn't just another scaling solution - it's a complete reimagining of what's possible with proof-of-work. Dr. K doesn't just explain the tech; he proves why everything else is a compromise. The future of money might look very different than you think.

Is the current financial system a giant Ponzi scheme? According to Quai Network co-founder Dr. K, the numbers don't lie. A shocking 97% of all US dollars in existence were printed in just the last 18 years, leading to a system of "mouse-click money" that disproportionately hurts the average person while benefiting a select few. In this explosive episode, @MattyIceSensei sits down with @MechanikAlk (Dr. K) of @QuaiNetwork to dissect the systemic rot at the heart of the fiat monetary system. They explore how concepts like "paper gold" are used to manipulate markets, why the current power structure resembles a kleptocracy, and how the coming financial crisis could dwarf anything we've seen before. Dr. K breaks down why most of the crypto ecosystem is still dangerously tethered to the old world through centralized stablecoins like USDT and USDC, and lays out the fundamental mission of Quai Network: to build a completely independent, scalable Proof-of-Work system that finally allows humanity to defect from fiat. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: The Fiat Manipulation Problem 05:30 - What is Quai Network? 12:45 - 50,000 TPS with Proof-of-Work 18:20 - The Paper Gold Revelation 25:10 - 97% of Money Printed in 18 Years 32:40 - Why Proof-of-Stake is Social Consensus 38:15 - COVID Dystopia in Washington DC 45:30 - The Carrington Event Threat 48:20 - Dynamic Issuance vs Fixed Supply 🔗 Connect: Host: @MattyIceSensei Guest: @MechanikAlk (Dr. K) Project: @QuaiNetwork #QuaiNetwork #Crypto #Economics #Bitcoin #ProofofWork #Fiat #Inflation #FederalReserve